The Scout List·09
Best Chocolate Makers in India
Ten Indian chocolate makers producing bars that stand up to any import.

Indian chocolate has changed dramatically. There are now bean-to-bar makers sourcing from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka, and producing bars that win international awards.
These are the makers we keep stocked at home.
The List
- 01Mason & Co.Pondicherry's bean-to-bar pioneer. Clean, bold bars.
- 02PascatiOrganic, fair-trade, and beautifully packaged.
- 03KocoatraitIndia's first zero-waste chocolate brand.
- 04NavilunaBean-to-bar from Mysore with unusual inclusions.
- 05SubkoNot just coffee — their chocolate bonbons are excellent.
- 06LoklatArtisanal chocolate with Indian ingredients.
- 07SokletSingle-origin chocolate from Anaimalai Hills.
- 08Paul & MikePlayful flavours and a wide retail presence.
- 09Bombay ArtisanMumbai-based, small-batch, and beautifully finished.
- 10Earth LoafHimalayan and Deccan cacao, minimal intervention.